Private transfer from Tbilisi to Gudauri by car with a driver

Gudauri is a mountain resort on the Georgian Military Road. The direct drive from Tbilisi is 120 km and takes ≈ 2 h 15 min. If you add the sights on the way, the route becomes 169 km, and with time for visits the whole day takes ≈ 7 h 40 min.

Route and stops

• Jvari Monastery — 22.5 km — a 6th-century cross-domed church above Mtskheta, at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. UNESCO World Heritage Site with a superb view (≈ 40 min).
• Zedazeni Monastery — 35.2 km — a working monastery in the Aragvi Valley with peaceful views (≈ 30 min).
• Zhinvali Reservoir — 68.6 km — views of the lake and mountains from the road, handy for short photo stops (≈ 15 min).
• Ananuri Fortress Complex — 92.1 km — a 17th-century fortress on the reservoir shore, with two churches and watchtowers (≈ 45 min).
• Gudauri Friendship Monument Viewpoint — 163.9 km — a Soviet-era monument near the Jvari Pass above a deep gorge, with open mountain views (≈ 20 min). From here it is 5.2 km to Gudauri.

Season and road notes

In summer the road is generally clear, and the Zhinvali Reservoir and Ananuri are well worth a stop. In winter, snow and ice can cause delays, and sometimes restrictions for trucks apply near the Jvari Pass. We recommend checking road conditions in advance.

How the transfer works

With Autobiography you travel in a private, comfortable car with a professional driver, picked up at your hotel, address or the airport. You decide where to stop longer and which stops to skip.